Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4AJ.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE25 4AJ has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 18.8% year-on-year.

home £240,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE25 4AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lancaster Road, 0.6km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE25 4AJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 18.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00005698 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4AJ. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.7%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean30.6%
Other / Mixed21.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 240,000

7 sales · Mean £ 250,571

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE25 4AJ has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences109
Anti-social behaviour64
Vehicle crime39
Other theft27
Burglary20

school Local Schools

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Harris Academy South Norwood

Good2116 pupils0.4 km
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Harris Aspire Academy

Good0 pupils0.6 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy

Good153 pupils0.6 km
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Cypress Primary School

Good634 pupils0.6 km
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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Outstanding1294 pupils0.9 km
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James Dixon Primary School

Good441 pupils0.9 km
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South Norwood Primary

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Beckmead College

80 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Clocktower Fruit And Vegetables0.7 km
  • Eelam Mini Market1.0 km
  • G7 Express0.7 km
  • Hasan Halal Meat And Groceries0.5 km
  • Counter News0.7 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Shelverdine Goathouse0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Albion0.4 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.7 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.5 km
  • Trude Rotisserie0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • No. 740.5 km
  • Banana Island Bar And Restaurant0.5 km
  • Brown & Green Cafe0.7 km
  • Carivegan0.7 km
  • Communitea0.6 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket1.0 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Desi Spice0.5 km
  • Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill1.0 km
  • Go Go Fresh UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Golden Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Mayflower0.6 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwood0.5 km
  • Norwood Junction0.8 km
  • Anerley1.1 km